About BioCanRx
BioCanRx is Canada’s Immunotherapy Network. Our vision is to turn all cancers into curable diseases. We are a network of scientists, clinicians, cancer stakeholders, academic institutions, NGOs and industry partners working together to accelerate the development of leading-edge immune oncology therapies for the benefit of patients. As a leader in the translation, manufacture and adoption of cancer immunotherapies, we invest in translating world-class technologies from the research lab into clinical trials. BioCanRx provides researchers with access to funding, expertise, training and biomanufacturing facilities. We train and develop the talent needed for a thriving Canadian health biotechnology sector. BioCanRx receives funding from the federal government’s Strategic Science Fund.
The Opportunity
BioCanRx is seeking a dedicated Controller to oversee our accounting and finance operations. Reporting directly to the CEO and President, you will play a critical role in managing our financial health and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This is your chance to join a mission-driven organization at the forefront of cancer research, where your expertise will help revolutionize cancer treatment.
We require a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can seamlessly collaborate with departments, leadership, and the board of directors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing organizational finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting on all financial matters.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the production of quarterly financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO).
- Produce annual and five year budget and forecast, reporting to Management team and Board of Directors.
- Manage the federal contribution funding, including strict adherence to government reporting and contribution agreement requirements.
- Ensure rigorous compliance with federal contribution agreement, including accurate and timely financial reporting to the Government of Canada.
- Provide financial analysis for budgeting, outgoing awards to ultimate recipients, and funding proposals.
- Recommend benchmarks to measure the company's performance.
- Manage all accounts receivable and accounts payable, including vendor bills, credit cards, expense reimbursements, and petty cash.
- Ensure accurate and complete journal entries into QuickBooks.
- Implement, communicate and monitor daily and weekly job-costing procedures for coding, invoices, recording and allocating time and overhead.
- Oversee all account transactions, including remittances, payment allocations, invoicing, and credit notes.
- Maintain a log of terms and conditions of contracts.
- Perform data integrity checks and reconciliations for GL, AR, AP, bank, credit cards, and major supplier statements.
- Ensure all tax reporting (GST/PST, payroll, etc.) is prepared, filed, and remitted as required.
- Document all accounting procedures and controls and develop procedures manual for ongoing reference and compliance for all accounting and finance functions.
- Point of contact for annual Audit.
- Lead interactions with the Audit and Finance Board Committee, presenting to the Board of Directors as needed.
- Onboard new staff for payroll and benefits setup.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- CPA accounting designation.
- 5+ years of experience in finance and full-cycle accounting.
- Proven experience managing all financials of an organization, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Strong trustworthiness, attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proactive and responsive to the needs of other Management Team and Board of Directors.
- Extensive experience with month-end close activities, accounting, and financial reporting.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working across departments and leadership teams to drive process improvement.
- Proficiency with accounting software, systems, and Excel for analysis and reporting.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with academics or in proximity to academic institutions.
- Experience with quarterly reporting to the Canadian government on a quarterly basis.
- Experience with government contribution agreements.
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits and pension plan.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Starting at 3 weeks paid time off.
- Supportive and inclusive company culture.
- Fast paced and enthusiastic team.
BioCanRx is an advocate for equity and is committed to ensuring representation in its community. We welcome applications from all members of our community. If you require accommodations measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $96,000.00-$118,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work Location: In person